As the 2021 Space and Missile Defense Symposium approaches, the health and safety of our attendees, staff, speakers and exhibitors remains our top priority. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrecommends all individuals wear a mask indoors, in public, in areas of substantial or high transmission levels to maximize protection and prevent spreading to others. […]
SMD Debrief with Vice ADM Jon A. Hill
Media Partner Defense News will host a live webcast, SMD Debrief, with Vice ADM Jon A. Hill, Director, Missile Defense Agency, on August 12, 12:00 CT, immediately after the Symposium. You can register here: https://bit.ly/SMDDebrief
Exhibit Hall Hours
0900-1700 Tuesday 0900-1700 Wednesday 0900-1200 Thursday
Exhibitor Services Kit now available!
Please see Exhibitor Services Kit below or download the document from the link here.
SMD Small Business Showcase call for presentations!

Join Huntsville Association of Small Businesses in Advanced Technology (HASBAT) as we host the first-ever, SMD Small Business Showcase! The event will be held August 10-12, 2021, at the Von Braun Center (VBC) East Hall as part of the 2021 Space & Missile Defense Symposium. Participating companies will have the opportunity to present their innovative […]
Your Next Mission hiring event!

Your Next Mission™ Huntsville SMD 2021 (formerly Warriors To The Workforce) is part of the American Freedom Foundation’s nationwide initiative to help our Veterans, transitioning military service members and military spouses find meaningful employment and receive assistance transitioning from military to civilian life Focusing on hiring and networking, Your Next Mission™ Huntsville SMD 2021 will […]
2021 Tech Track Information now available!

Tech track information is available! More information found in the PDF below!
SMD Debrief: Modernizing Missile Defense
A discussion with military leadership after the Virtual Space & Missile Defense Symposium The U.S. space and missile defense community’s challenge is simple: stay ahead of the threat from nations such as China, North Korea and Russia. Across the Department of Defense, leaders are adapting existing systems to better counter the current threat, moving forward […]
Next day Fireside Chat
vSMD media partner Defense News will host a virtual fireside chat on 5 August after the Symposium. This event is not part of but complimentary to vSMD on 4 August. They will interview a series of technology leaders that spoke during the symposium and take a deeper dive into their presentations. This will be a […]
vSMD 2020
Good afternoon, Our executive committee appreciates your support and patience as we have worked to plan for the 2020 Space and Missile Defense Symposium. With the ongoing uncertainty and spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), our committee wanted to ensure whatever path we chose maintained the health and safety of all involved. We now have […]